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Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #14: Series Wrap-UpIt's the final episode of Avenging Angels! For their big finale, Andrew and Charlie spend an hour and a half looking back over Dexter as a whole. They go season-by-season through the series and figure out what it did right and where it went wrong. They then rank each season from worst to best so you know which ones to check out if you decide to watch the show. Is there anything good to say about Seasons 5, 6 and 8? Were there indications things would turn out the way they did way back in Season 2? How much does the final season retroactively...2013-10-0300 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #14: Series Wrap-UpIt's the final episode of Avenging Angels! For their big finale, Andrew and Charlie spend an hour and a half looking back over Dexter as a whole. They go season-by-season through the series and figure out what it did right and where it went wrong. They then rank each season from worst to best so you know which ones to check out if you decide to watch the show. Is there anything good to say about Seasons 5, 6 and 8? Were there indications things would turn out the way they did way back in Season 2? How much does the final season retroactively...2013-10-031h 27Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #13: Remember The Monsters?Tonight's the night. Or rather, a few nights ago was the night. But now Dexter has come to an end, and Andrew and Charlie are here to give their thoughts on the finale of its eight-season run and this season as a whole. The finale has been met with a lot of mocking contempt online, but does it deserve all the hate? Is Debra's fate a satisfying one? What about the supporting characters? And has Dexter evolved in a compelling way over the course of the season? Tune in to find out.
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0:28 - Intro...2013-09-2600 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #13: Remember The Monsters?Tonight's the night. Or rather, a few nights ago was the night. But now Dexter has come to an end, and Andrew and Charlie are here to give their thoughts on the finale of its eight-season run and this season as a whole. The finale has been met with a lot of mocking contempt online, but does it deserve all the hate? Is Debra's fate a satisfying one? What about the supporting characters? And has Dexter evolved in a compelling way over the course of the season? Tune in to find out.
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0:28 - Intro...2013-09-261h 02Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #12: Monkey In A BoxIt's the penultimate episode of Dexter! This has been a pretty bonkers season, but things seem to be building to a big finish. Why is everyone so awful at hiding Hannah? Is Dexter's moral epiphany a satisfying one? Does Deb's arc fully work considering everything she's been through? And what's up with that bizarre climactic scene? Tune in to find out.
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0:28 - Intro and clip
6:21 - General thoughts
8:52 - Dexter at Vogel's crime scene
12:32 - Batista's farewell toast
14:34 - Hannah is still awful at remaining hidden
17:42 - Quinn needs...2013-09-191h 10Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #12: Monkey In A BoxIt's the penultimate episode of Dexter! This has been a pretty bonkers season, but things seem to be building to a big finish. Why is everyone so awful at hiding Hannah? Is Dexter's moral epiphany a satisfying one? Does Deb's arc fully work considering everything she's been through? And what's up with that bizarre climactic scene? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Intro and clip
6:21 - General thoughts
8:52 - Dexter at Vogel's crime scene
12:32 - Batista's farewell toast
14:34 - Hannah is still awful at remaining hidden
17:42 - Quinn needs...2013-09-1900 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #11: Goodbye MiamiThere are only a few more episodes left of Dexter. Are things building towards a satisfying conclusion? In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the tenth episode of the final season, "Goodbye Miami." Is Harrison's accident a compelling way to move the plot forward, or just hilarious? Is Ghost Harry to blame for Vogel's death? And does this episode contain the show's most awkward crime scene yet? Tune in to find out.
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0:28 - Intro and clip
5:45 - General thoughts
11:26 - Harrison tries to work out
18:19 - Most awkward crime scene ever?2013-09-1358 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #11: Goodbye MiamiThere are only a few more episodes left of Dexter. Are things building towards a satisfying conclusion? In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the tenth episode of the final season, "Goodbye Miami." Is Harrison's accident a compelling way to move the plot forward, or just hilarious? Is Ghost Harry to blame for Vogel's death? And does this episode contain the show's most awkward crime scene yet? Tune in to find out.
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0:28 - Intro and clip
5:45 - General thoughts
11:26 - Harrison tries to work out
18:19 - Most awkward crime scene ever?2013-09-1300 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #10: Make Your Own Kind of MusicIn this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss whether "Make Your Own Kind of Music," the ninth episode of Dexter's final season, fixes some of its flaws. A lot of things are revealed, including the (supposedly) true identity of the Brain Surgeon and his relationship to Dr. Vogel. But is it satisfying? Is this really the whole story? And just what is Kenny Johnson doing here, anyway? Tune in to find out.
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0:28 - Intro and clip
4:48 - General thoughts
10:00 - Kenny Johnson tracks down Hannah
18:45 - As bad as Season 6?
31:00...2013-08-2900 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #10: Make Your Own Kind of MusicIn this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss whether "Make Your Own Kind of Music," the ninth episode of Dexter's final season, fixes some of its flaws. A lot of things are revealed, including the (supposedly) true identity of the Brain Surgeon and his relationship to Dr. Vogel. But is it satisfying? Is this really the whole story? And just what is Kenny Johnson doing here, anyway? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Intro and clip
4:48 - General thoughts
10:00 - Kenny Johnson tracks down Hannah
18:45 - As bad as Season 6?
31:00...2013-08-291h 03Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #9: Are We There Yet?Well, that was creepy. In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the weirdest family dinner ever, Dexter's affection for Hannah and whether the return of The Brain Surgeon is something to be excited about. Charlie thinks "Are We There Yet?" is a total waste, but Andrew isn't so sure. Is Hannah a compelling character? Who is the Brain Surgeon? How could Season 8 have been structured more efficiently? Tune in to find out. Plus, Andrew and Charlie pitch some crazy theories as to how the season could end.
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0:28 - Intro and clip
6:07 - Deb...2013-08-2200 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #9: Are We There Yet?Well, that was creepy. In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the weirdest family dinner ever, Dexter's affection for Hannah and whether the return of The Brain Surgeon is something to be excited about. Charlie thinks "Are We There Yet?" is a total waste, but Andrew isn't so sure. Is Hannah a compelling character? Who is the Brain Surgeon? How could Season 8 have been structured more efficiently? Tune in to find out. Plus, Andrew and Charlie pitch some crazy theories as to how the season could end.
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0:28 - Intro and clip
6:07 - Deb...2013-08-221h 20Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #8: Dress CodeIn this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the current state of television and debate whether "Dress Code" is "good" if it doesn't work well within a season or series as a whole. Why did Hannah drug Dexter and Deb? What makes for a good supporting character? And which character could potentially be the one that ends the series with the most satisfying arc? Tune in to find out. Plus, they analyze the death that occurs this episode and try to figure out Dexter's place in the current deluge of quality television.
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0:28 - Intro and cl...2013-08-1500 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #8: Dress CodeIn this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the current state of television and debate whether "Dress Code" is "good" if it doesn't work well within a season or series as a whole. Why did Hannah drug Dexter and Deb? What makes for a good supporting character? And which character could potentially be the one that ends the series with the most satisfying arc? Tune in to find out. Plus, they analyze the death that occurs this episode and try to figure out Dexter's place in the current deluge of quality television.
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0:28 - Intro and cl...2013-08-151h 24Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #7: A Little ReflectionThis show just can't seem to make up its mind as to whether to be awful or fantastic. In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the extent to which "A Little Reflection" redeems the last two episodes. Does the Quinn storyline finally pay off? What's up with that cliffhanger? And if Dexter becomes like Harry, is that good or bad? Tune in to find out.
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0:28 - Intro and clip
8:15 - General thoughts
17:43 - Deb and Ellway
22:05 - Quinn and the promotion
27:21 - Thoughts on the opening credits of the show2013-08-0900 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #7: A Little ReflectionThis show just can't seem to make up its mind as to whether to be awful or fantastic. In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the extent to which "A Little Reflection" redeems the last two episodes. Does the Quinn storyline finally pay off? What's up with that cliffhanger? And if Dexter becomes like Harry, is that good or bad? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Intro and clip
8:15 - General thoughts
17:43 - Deb and Ellway
22:05 - Quinn and the promotion
27:21 - Thoughts on the opening credits of the show2013-08-091h 09Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #6: This Little PiggyIn this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss whether "This Little Piggy" sets the season back in a satisfying direction, or if it's cause for greater concern. Is the opening group therapy scene a compelling one? Does it even matter at this point if Yates is the Brain Surgeon? What's the single creative decision that could ultimately doom the season and the series as a whole? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Intro, feedback and clip
4:44 - General thoughts
10:01 - Vogel as exposition machine
13:45 - Is Yates the Brain Surgeon?
16:25...2013-08-0400 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #6: This Little PiggyIn this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss whether "This Little Piggy" sets the season back in a satisfying direction, or if it's cause for greater concern. Is the opening group therapy scene a compelling one? Does it even matter at this point if Yates is the Brain Surgeon? What's the single creative decision that could ultimately doom the season and the series as a whole? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Intro, feedback and clip
4:44 - General thoughts
10:01 - Vogel as exposition machine
13:45 - Is Yates the Brain Surgeon?
16:25...2013-08-0444 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #5: Scar TissueSpecial guest Rachael Hughes from The Dexter Cast joins Andrew and Charlie to discuss the fourth episode of the final season, "Scar Tissue." What's up with this Yates guy? Why is Jamie suddenly so sexually deviant? And most of all, what's going on with Deb and why does it feel so clunky? Could this be one of the worst episodes of the entire series? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Intro, feedback and clip
12:37 - General thoughts
16:55 - Quinn and Angie; Jamie's S&M urges
24:10 - Is Yates the Brain Surgeon?2013-07-2600 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #5: Scar TissueSpecial guest Rachael Hughes from The Dexter Cast joins Andrew and Charlie to discuss the fourth episode of the final season, "Scar Tissue." What's up with this Yates guy? Why is Jamie suddenly so sexually deviant? And most of all, what's going on with Deb and why does it feel so clunky? Could this be one of the worst episodes of the entire series? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Intro, feedback and clip
12:37 - General thoughts
16:55 - Quinn and Angie; Jamie's S&M urges
24:10 - Is Yates the Brain Surgeon?2013-07-261h 20Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #4: What's Eating Dexter Morgan?Deb makes a major decision in this episode of Dexter. How did the other subplots contribute? Is Dexter capable of selfless love? And just how is this season's treatment of violence different from its approach in other seasons? Tune in to find out. Plus, Charlie seems overly attached to the idea of a certain potential romance, and Andrew forgets an entire character exists.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Episode recap and clip
3:50 - General thoughts on the episode
8:03 - Dexter's capacity for love
15:22 - Vogel and The Brain Surgeon
18:03 - Restaurant shooting, Ellway and...2013-07-1600 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #4: What's Eating Dexter Morgan?Deb makes a major decision in this episode of Dexter. How did the other subplots contribute? Is Dexter capable of selfless love? And just how is this season's treatment of violence different from its approach in other seasons? Tune in to find out. Plus, Charlie seems overly attached to the idea of a certain potential romance, and Andrew forgets an entire character exists.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Episode recap and clip
3:50 - General thoughts on the episode
8:03 - Dexter's capacity for love
15:22 - Vogel and The Brain Surgeon
18:03 - Restaurant shooting, Ellway and...2013-07-1657 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #3: Every Silver LiningAndrew and Charlie discuss the major twists about Dr. Vogel and Dexter's past that were revealed in this episode. To what extent is Dexter responsible for his actions? How does Dr. Vogel remind us of larger cultural and historical myths about violence? What would be the most satisfying end for the supporting characters? And where on earth is this Deb plotline going? Tune in to find out. Plus, they recommend a few other serial killer tv shows and movies worth watching.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Episode recap and clip
5:04 - General thoughts on the episode
9:34...2013-07-1100 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #3: Every Silver LiningAndrew and Charlie discuss the major twists about Dr. Vogel and Dexter's past that were revealed in this episode. To what extent is Dexter responsible for his actions? How does Dr. Vogel remind us of larger cultural and historical myths about violence? What would be the most satisfying end for the supporting characters? And where on earth is this Deb plotline going? Tune in to find out. Plus, they recommend a few other serial killer tv shows and movies worth watching.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Episode recap and clip
5:04 - General thoughts on the episode
9:34...2013-07-111h 09Avenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #2: A Beautiful DayAndrew and Charlie discuss the Season 8 premiere of Dexter in the first "official" episode of Avenging Angels. Are the supporting characters being set up for important developments, or is it more of the same? Do the challenges offered by the new character of Dr. Vogel seem like a compelling direction for the show to take? Do the writers fully realize how they've developed Dexter's "code" in the past? And perhaps most important of all, is the new Dexter/Debra dynamic an appropriate one? Plus, Andrew and Charlie figure out which characters they'd like to see killed off and come up...2013-07-0300 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #2: A Beautiful DayAndrew and Charlie discuss the Season 8 premiere of Dexter in the first "official" episode of Avenging Angels. Are the supporting characters being set up for important developments, or is it more of the same? Do the challenges offered by the new character of Dr. Vogel seem like a compelling direction for the show to take? Do the writers fully realize how they've developed Dexter's "code" in the past? And perhaps most important of all, is the new Dexter/Debra dynamic an appropriate one? Plus, Andrew and Charlie figure out which characters they'd like to see killed off and come up...2013-07-0352 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #1: Greetings, Sociopaths!It's the pilot of Film Geek Radio's new weekly podcast about the final season of the Showtime series Dexter! In this episode, co-hosts Andrew and Charlie introduce themselves and explain a little bit about the podcast and what led them to do it. What makes Dexter a show worth watching? Which seasons are the best (and worst)? What do they hope Season 8 will explore? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Introduction
5:22 - Charlie's thoughts on Dexter as a whole, the character of Debra
9:47 - The ending of Season 7
12:10 - Problems with...2013-07-0200 minAvenging Angels: A Dexter PodcastEpisode #1: Greetings, Sociopaths!It's the pilot of Film Geek Radio's new weekly podcast about the final season of the Showtime series Dexter! In this episode, co-hosts Andrew and Charlie introduce themselves and explain a little bit about the podcast and what led them to do it. What makes Dexter a show worth watching? Which seasons are the best (and worst)? What do they hope Season 8 will explore? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:28 - Introduction
5:22 - Charlie's thoughts on Dexter as a whole, the character of Debra
9:47 - The ending of Season 7
12:10 - Problems with...2013-07-0247 min